/tags/patrick-shanahan patrick shanahan en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:25:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-06-18/shanahan-drops-out-of-running-for-defense-secretary The acting defense secretary "has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process," according to a tweet by President Trump. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:25:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-06-18/shanahan-drops-out-of-running-for-defense-secretary Brian Naylor /news-partners/2019-06-18/pentagon-sending-1-000-more-u-s-troops-to-middle-east The announcement comes after Iran said it would surpass limits on its uranium stockpiles as set by a landmark international agreement. The Pentagon insisted it is not seeking a war with Iran. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:54:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-06-18/pentagon-sending-1-000-more-u-s-troops-to-middle-east Richard Gonzales